Travel planning

Fieldwork, Fringe benefits tax (FBT), Ground transport fares and parking fees, Hazard and risk assessments, Insurance, Payment for travel allowances, Personal travel during business travel, Reasonable adjustments, Sustainability, Tipping, Travel allowance, Using airline credits and FAQs.

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Fieldwork and elective placements 

All fieldwork requires a Hazard and Risk Assessment to be completed prior to…
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Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) 

The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Act 1986 provides that where the University (or a…
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Ground transport fares and parking fees 

The University will cover reasonable costs associated with public transport,…
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Hazard and risk assessments  

Identifying and controlling known hazards and risks is an essential component…
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Insurance  

The University’s insurance applies for all approved University business…
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International SOS risk management  

Helpful resource to aid in trip planning containing destination-specific…
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Payment for travel allowances  

The travel allowance is payable from the time of arrival on the first leg of a…
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Personal travel during business travel  

Personal travel (also referred to as private travel) that occurs during, before…
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Reasonable adjustments 

The University, in compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, will…
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Sustainability 

The University is committed to a reduction of travel emissions and the…
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Tipping 

It is recognised that tipping culture differs between countries. Travellers…
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Travel allowance  

A daily travel allowance will be provided to travellers to cover meals and…
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Using airline credits  

In the event of a cancelled itinerary, there may be an option to refund the…